12.113 Structural Geology

Fall 2005

When good rocks go bad

Structural geology is the study of processes and products of rock deformation. This course introduces the techniques of structural geology through a survey of the mechanics of rock deformation, a survey of the features and geometries of faults and folds, and techniques of strain analysis. Regional structural geology and tectonics are introduced. Class lectures are supplemented by lab exercises and demonstrations as well as field trips to local outcrops.

NOTE: The website for 12.113 is now found at:

http://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/12/fa05/12.113/index.html

INSTRUCTORS:

B. Clark Burchfiel

Christopher Studnicki-Gizbert

Polydeformed Archean aged turbidites and sandstone dykes spectacularly exposed near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada (Photo: CSG)

Last updated Sep. 5, 2005.